Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Saturday Only)

Royal Mail Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Collection and Delivery Driver to enhance their team. This role involves planning delivery routes, ensuring vehicle safety, and providing top-notch service to customers. With a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction, you'll enjoy a supportive environment and excellent benefits. The position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for overtime, and a chance to grow within a reputable company. If you're friendly, proactive, and ready for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical care including eye and dental care

Driving allowance

Company pension scheme

Annual holiday entitlement

Career development opportunities

Free full uniform supplied

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Friendly and proactive attitude towards customers.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery routes and perform vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Job description

Job ref: 324356

Starting salary of £24,210 (£12.21 per hour), increasing to £25,679 (£12.95 per hour) upon completion of a 6-month probation period. Plus, an additional supplement of £842 per annum pro-rata, nightshift allowance, and excellent benefits (based on a 38-hour full-time week).

You could earn a total package of circa £30,000 per annum, including benefits (based on a 38-hour full-time week with overtime).

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working hours:

7 hours per week with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance is Saturday only, 06:00 - 14:00.

Location:

Parcelforce Worldwide Milton Keynes, Michigan Drive, Milton Keynes MK15 8HG

The Benefits

• Medical care including eye and dental care
• Opportunity to increase earnings by working extra hours
• £26.40 per week driving allowance plus weekly bonus of up to £16
• Saturday & Sunday Premium - Saturday an extra £4.09 per hour & Sunday an extra £6.13 per hour, applicable to contracted hours worked on these days
• Company pension scheme
• 22.5 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing with service
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Career development opportunities
• Free full uniform supplied
• Corporate discounts

At Parcelforce Worldwide, we value how we do things as much as what we do. We are seeking an excellent Collection and Delivery Driver to join our team, support our growing business, and exceed customer expectations.

About the role

Your day begins with planning your delivery route and performing safety checks on your vehicle. You will then collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses, going the extra mile for our customers. In return, you'll enjoy a rewarding role with industry-leading benefits.

About you

You are naturally friendly, positive, proactive, and seeking a long-term career with a growing company. A team player, you can build good relationships and always aim for the best results for our customers. You should be able to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg.

It is essential to have a full UK manual driving licence (covering up to 3.5 tonnes, Cat B) at your current UK address. Ideally, your licence is clean, but it should not have more than 6 penalty points. You will need to show your licence at the assessment.

About us

Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK, employing over 5,500 people across 54 depots. We leverage technology to stay ahead and encourage our team to create a smooth, efficient service. We seek friendly, committed individuals to join our diverse team.

Interested? We look forward to hearing from you.

Trust is fundamental to Parcelforce. We aim to build trust from the beginning of your journey with us. To support this, we will provide interview questions in advance, allowing you to prepare and demonstrate your best qualities. Transparency about our expectations is key—trust starts with you.

Please note, once we reach our maximum number of applications, this advert will close.